Academic year 2018 - 2019

The student
- makes the oral health examination of adolescent and adult interprets the changes in oral and dental health
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate individually the early treatments of caries and gingival diseases
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate the health coaching event for the adolescent’s
- is able to understand the connection between health behaviour and oral health
- guides the adolescent’s health behavior in social media
- uses the method of Motivational Interviewing
- applies the knowledge of national programs and Current Care Guidelines of oral health care in his/her work
- is able to bleach teeth in dental setting

Course contents

Health coaching and oral health care of adolescents and adults in a team at the oral health care teaching clinic
Health coaching at schools
Health communication in the internet (eHealth)
Motivating health conversation in guiding adolescent in health behavior
National programs and Current Care Guidelines of oral health care in adolescent’s health coaching
Aesthetic oral health care

Integrating assesment of the learning assignmet themes
Continuous,clinical training assessment
Written project plan and report of the oral health education project implemented in the primary school.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

17.09.2018 - 21.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

15 credits

Group(s)

SXP17S1

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Hannele Tiira, Ulla Marjosola, Riikka Jokimäki, Tuula Toivanen-Labiad

Further information for students

The studies of the earlier periods have to be completely passed.
Earlier clinical working has to be approved.
Compulsory attendance in the contacts of Hannele Tiira.
Education includes the evaluation of intraoral x-rays
The theory of the esthetic studies has to approved before you undergo whitening treatments.
Clinical training in Metropolia Teaching Clinic
Project in connection with at the working life.
Compulsory attendance at the theory lessons of the clinical working before clinical training.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Virtual proportion

4 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Collaboration in children and youth oral health care and health promotion
Health coaching in collaboration with public oral health care and local schools
Clinical training in Metropolia Teaching Clinic

Exam schedule

N/A

Students use of time and load

15 ects.

Content periodicity

Part 1. Oral health care assesment of adolescents and adults theory: yleisterv. ja AB-prof, Hannele Tiira
Part 2. Health communication in the internet (eHealth), motivating health conversation in guiding adolescent in health behavior, Ulla Marjosola
Part 3. Health coaching at schools, Tuula Toivanen-Labiad
Part 4. Health coaching and oral health care of adolescents and adults in a team at the oral health care teaching clinic
National programs and Current Care Guidelines of oral health care in adolescent’s health coaching

Students
- familiarize themselves with anatomical terminology.
- understand the basic features of the human structure and function as well as perceive the function of organ systems.
- are familiar with the anatomical terminology of the head.
- are familiar with structures of the head and neck relevant to the work of dental hygienists and understand their significance.
- understand the central aetiology of diseases at cellular level as well as the structural changes related to diseases.
- understand the general principles of the recovery process.

Course contents

Organ systems, their basic functions and regulatory systems.
Structures of the head and neck.
Stress-related changes at cellular level and the recovery process.
Inflammation and basics of immunology.

Students
- are familiar with the process of becoming a health care professional.
- are able to work in accordance with the ethical principles of their profession.
- are familiar with the basics of workplace-oriented development work.
- understand the areas of evidence-based health care and their professional role in evidence-based activities.
- are able to communicate in English when required.
- can produce information and communicate in projects.

Course contents

Knowledge base and ethical principles of the profession
Professional expertise
Research and development processes
Professional decision-making process
Use of English in studies and with clients
IT and project communication

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation.
When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for novice/beginner is used.

Further information

The study unit consists of SX00BN65 Learning skills in nursing and health care (5 ects) and SX00BN69 Becoming a health care professional (5 ects). The study unit studies is to be completed during the first term.

The student
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate individually the early treatments of caries and gingival diseases together with the child and his/her parents at the Metropolia oral health care teaching clinic
- defines the oral health status of a child and takes into account the influence of different cultures in oral and dental health
- recognizes malocclusions and knows the treatment practices
- guides the child and his/her family in oral health literacy
- works as an orthodontic team member in treating developing occlusion

Students
- understand the philosophical, ethical and pedagogic premises of client service, instruction and counselling as well as their significance to their actions
- master client service, education and teaching as a work method included in their profession and use it in different contexts
- know how to plan, implement and evaluate client-oriented education and teaching in Finnish and in Swedish in cooperation with other experts
- are able to use existing educational and teaching material as well as produce new material in Finnish and in Swedish considering the client-oriented approach
- are able to assist clients/patients in using appropriate social and health care services.

Course contents

Concepts, ethics and learning strategies of client service, education and teaching
Client service and client/patient education and teaching in Finnish and in Swedish
Client service process and elements of good client service
Education and teaching process: needs evaluation, planning, implementation (methods, form and content), evaluation and documentation
Client- and goal-oriented utilization of Finnish and Swedish client service, education and teaching material
Various evaluation methods for client service and education regarding quality and effectiveness as well as development of client service, education and teaching

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation.
When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

N.B. In case the student’s educational language is other than Finnish, s/he carries out the course in Professional Swedish (Svenska - Kundbetjäning och handledning) and Finnish as a second language/foreign language.

Name of lecturer(s)

Mirja Järvinen

Mode of delivery

80% Face-to-face,
20% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Client service and counseling: DUODECIM oppiportti online course: Asiakaspalvelu terveydenhuollossa
The other material will be given at Moodle and independent information search
Swedish: Will be given at Moodle

Compulsory attendance at the orientation lectures.
The student will present possible RPL decisions in the orientation lecture.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Virtual proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

Development of the processes of the client service in the teaching clinic

Exam schedule

Exams and retake exams will be announced after the orientation

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

Client service and counseling: 2 ECTS= 54h
Swedish/Finnish: 3 ECTS= 82h
- if the student has studied in Swedish: Finnish
- if the student has no earlier Swedish studies: Finnish

Content periodicity

N/A

Client Service and Counseling (Finnish as a Second Language) SX00CT30-3003 01.08.2018-21.10.2018 5 credits+-

Learning outcomes of the course

Students
- understand the philosophical, ethical and pedagogic premises of client service, instruction and counselling as well as their significance to their actions
- master client service, education and teaching as a work method included in their profession and use it in different contexts
- know how to plan, implement and evaluate client-oriented education and teaching in Finnish in cooperation with other experts
- are able to use existing educational and teaching material as well as produce new material in Finnish considering the client-oriented approach
- are able to assist clients/patients in using appropriate social and health care services.

Course contents

Concepts, ethics and learning strategies of client service, education and teaching
Client service and client/patient education and teaching in Finnish
Client service process and elements of good client service
Education and teaching process: needs evaluation, planning, implementation (methods, form and content), evaluation and documentation
Client- and goal-oriented utilization of Finnish client service, education and teaching material
Various evaluation methods for client service and education regarding quality and effectiveness as well as development of client service, education and teaching

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation.
When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

The course is meant for students who`s educational language is other than Finnish.

Compulsory attendance in Clinic, First Aid Laboratory lectures and in the health coaching session in the working life.
Earlier clinical studies in teaching clinic and in skills lab must be accomplished.
Orientation to the clinical studies is obligatory.
Approved course requires active presence and attendance to all parts of the course.
The tutor of clinical training will take care of the orientation for clinic and reflection lessons and gives the patients.
Clinical pair will change in every term by drewing lots.
Students responsibility is to take care of her/his own accomplishments and replace the absence from the clinical training.
The acceleration of studies requires grade H3 of earlier courses.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

Partial RPL depending on former education and work experience

Work placement(s)

Working life training at the Oral health care teaching clinic in cooperation with Oral Health Care of Helsinki
Health coaching in working life

Exam schedule

Will be announced at the beginning of the project
First aid practical examination
Exam of pharmaceutical arithmetic and two retakes during the project

International connections

Cooperation with international exchange students

Students use of time and load

15 ect

Content periodicity

PART 1 First Aid and safety in dental practice 1cu
PART 2 Medical treatment and pharmaceutical arithmetic 1cu
PART 3 Well being at work1,5cu
PART 4 Health coaching in multicultural environment 1,5cu
PART 5 Practical training a the oral health care teaching clinic 10cu

The student
- organizes and implements the oral health care of the elderly together with the elderly, his/her family and nursing personnel
- analyzes the connection between general illnesses and oral health of the patient
- develops with cultural awareness the daily oral health care of the elderly together with the people close to him/her and the nursing personnel

Course contents

Culture sensitive oral health care of the elderly at home and institutions
lderly’s oral health and general health as a component of quality of life
Oral health promotion of the adults and elderly at the Metropolia oral health teaching clinic
Dysphagia therapy
Guidance and education of the health care professionals about the oral health care of the elderly
Gerontology and geriatrics

Compulsory attendance at the orientation lectures (Information including to the practice evaluation criteria in teatchingclinic and elderly care units is given in orientation).
The student will present possible RPL decisions in the orientation lecture.
Earlier clinical studies in teaching clinic and in skills lab must be accomplished.
Approved course requires active presence and attendance in all parts of the course.
Students responsibility is to take care of her/his own accomplishments and replace the absence from the clinical training.
To accelerate the studies, you need a grade H3 for the previous courses.
Clinical practice in the Metropolia teaching clinic takes place in pairs, but students treat patients individually.
Theoretical framework in this course is family care/ communal health promotion.

The student
- organizes and implements the oral health care of the elderly together with the elderly, his/her family and nursing personnel
- analyzes the connection between general illnesses and oral health of the patient
- develops with cultural awareness the daily oral health care of the elderly together with the people close to him/her and the nursing personnel

Course contents

Culture sensitive oral health care of the elderly at home and institutions
lderly’s oral health and general health as a component of quality of life
Oral health promotion of the adults and elderly at the Metropolia oral health teaching clinic
Dysphagia therapy
Guidance and education of the health care professionals about the oral health care of the elderly
Gerontology and geriatrics

Compulsory attendance at the orientation lectures (Information including to the practice evaluation criteria in teatchingclinic and elderly care units is given in orientation).
The student will present possible RPL decisions in the orientation lecture.
Earlier clinical studies in teaching clinic and in skills lab must be accomplished.
Approved course requires active presence and attendance in all parts of the course.
Students responsibility is to take care of her/his own accomplishments and replace the absence from the clinical training.
To accelerate the studies, you need a grade H3 for the previous courses.
Clinical practice in the Metropolia teaching clinic takes place in pairs, but students treat patients individually.
Theoretical framework in this course is family care/ communal health promotion.

Execution of the Thesis Work SX00BN94-3044 01.08.2018-21.10.2018 5 credits(SXP16K1)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to
- execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent,
responsible and collaborative manner
- communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well
argumented and illustrative manner.

Course contents

Execution of the Thesis Work according to the Thesis plan
Co-operation with partners in Thesis project
Communication in research and development project
Work shops: methods, tutorance for reporting and literature search
Preparing and presenting Thesis report
Peer tutoring and evaluation

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation. When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources

Name of lecturer(s)

Hannu Puhakka

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face,
40% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Litterature of research and development methods, research articles of the professional area

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Student's independent work, group-/personal supervision, workshops

Assessment methods and criteria

• See a separate framework for evaluation.
• When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.
• Execution of the Thesis Work will be evaluated: passed/failed.
• The Thesis Work will be evaluated at the end of the process.
• A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 27.10.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXP16K1

Seats

20 - 30

Teacher(s)

Helena Stedt, Hannu Puhakka

Further information for students

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis:
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

R&D proportion

5 credits

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

No

Exam schedule

No exams.

International connections

No

Students use of time and load

5 cr (135 hrs)
• Self-study, work in small groups
• Accepted Execution of the Thesis Work
• Presentation of the execution in the seminar
• Opposing an execution of co-student in the seminar
• Active participation in 8 seminars
• Active participation in work-shops.

Content periodicity

• Seminars
• Work-shops
• Self-study, work in small groups
• Contract and permit procedures
• Source criticism in information seeking and critical reading (in Finnish and in English)
• Further developing working methods and research methods
• Designing and presenting the execution of the thesis
• Workshops: methods, guided writing,data acquisition.

Execution of the Thesis Work SX00BN94-3045 01.08.2018-21.10.2018 5 credits(SXP16K2)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to
- execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent,
responsible and collaborative manner
- communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well
argumented and illustrative manner.

Course contents

Execution of the Thesis Work according to the Thesis plan
Co-operation with partners in Thesis project
Communication in research and development project
Work shops: methods, tutorance for reporting and literature search
Preparing and presenting Thesis report
Peer tutoring and evaluation

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation. When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources

Name of lecturer(s)

Helena Stedt

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face,
40% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Litterature of research and development methods, research articles of the professional area

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Student's independent work, group-/personal supervision, workshops

Assessment methods and criteria

• See a separate framework for evaluation.
• When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.
• Execution of the Thesis Work will be evaluated: passed/failed.
• The Thesis Work will be evaluated at the end of the process.
• A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 27.10.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXP16K2

Seats

20 - 30

Teacher(s)

Helena Stedt, Hannu Puhakka

Further information for students

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis:
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

R&D proportion

5 credits

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

No

Exam schedule

No exams.

International connections

No

Students use of time and load

5 cr (135 hrs)
• Self-study, work in small groups
• Accepted Execution of the Thesis Work
• Presentation of the execution in the seminar
• Opposing an execution of co-student in the seminar
• Active participation in 8 seminars
• Active participation in work-shops.

Content periodicity

• Seminars
• Work-shops
• Self-study, work in small groups
• Contract and permit procedures
• Source criticism in information seeking and critical reading (in Finnish and in English)
• Further developing working methods and research methods
• Designing and presenting the execution of the thesis
• Workshops: methods, guided writing,data acquisition.

Compulsory attendance at classes and in Skills lab.
Skills lab-sessions consists of lecture (first) and practical training. Lectures begins at 8.30 or 12.30 when attendance is required. If a student is late 15 minutes or more, he/she may not partisipate the lecture or practical excercises.
If non-attendance, student is obligated to acquire knowledge and skills independently.
As part of orientative project: theory and assingment of self-care in pharmacyproject.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Learning takes place partly in the skills lab and in the oral health care clinic.

Exam schedule

Will be announced at the beginning of the project
Written exam of: cariology, morphology and microbiology
Skills lab; oral exam and skills demonstration for lecturer

Students
- can explain the theoretical premises and ethical principles of health promotion
- can analyze population-based health behaviour and factors related to it
- can apply nutritional therapy and education to the prevention and care of national diseases
- can plan, implement and evaluate actions to promote health and functional capacity at individual, group and community levels in cooperation with other experts
- know how to use evidence-based and effective methods of health promotion
- understand the relation of social decision-making to national and international recommendations in the promotion of health and functional capacity as well as can name the follow-up methods of health behaviour and health services

Course contents

Central concepts, premises and approaches to health promotion
Ethical foundation and principles
Health behaviour of the Finnish population
Regimen based on nutritional recommendations
Nutritional therapy, evaluation of nutritional state and special diets related to diseases as part of the holistic care
National and international health programmes and recommendations
Reducing health differences
Evaluation of health and functional capacity and health habits
Resource-oriented health discussion and early intervention
Supporting lifestyle changes, the change phases model
Data and materials of health promotion
Health promotion of groups and community
Follow-up methods of health results and effects

1.Lifestyles and mapping of own health
2.Health Promotion and its principal concepts
3.Finnish public health and challenges of public health
4.Health discrimination and evaluation of impacts
5.How to change health habits; dicussion and support for patients

The student
- organizes, implements and develops the independent oral health care
- knows he radiation instructions of radiation safety and quality assurance of the panoramic tomography
- analyzes the oral health care needs of the patients at the hospital and institutions and is able to choose the intensified oral health care methods
- develops the competence of oral health care of the health care professionals in the hospital and institution environment

Course contents

Practical training of independent oral health care in a team at the Metropolia oral health care teaching clinic, and presentation of patent case at the seminar
Panoramic tomography and the basics of cone beam computed tomography
Practical training of oral health care in private clinics, in special health care, care of mentally disabled, special schools or rehabilitation for mental health.

- current articles and research reports
- learning materials can be found in Moodle

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

- theoretical studies precede every clinical training period and seminars , partly web based lectures
- clinical training in Metropolia Teaching Clinic and in other training surroundings for instance in private sector
teeth whitening in dental settings
- the basics in pantomography and cone beam computed tomography in denta imaging

Assessment methods and criteria

The final clinical training period and the seminarwork will be assessed from grade 1 to 5.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

07.01.2019 - 30.04.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 13.01.2019

15 credits

Group(s)

SXP16K1

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

teho virtuaali::suun terveydenhuolto, Luennoitsija Terveysala

Further information for students

Before the final training period in Teaching Clinic the student has had to accomplish previous clinical training periods.
All the patients' papers have to filled by teachers.
Anesthetic form have to be approved before finishing project.
The student has to reread theory of the older studies so they could treat patients independently.
The student is expected to show expertise in seminars.
Special dentists lecturing are compulsory before starting clinical period outside of Metropolia
The student who speed up his studies has to be approved H3 before the project and been discussed with teachers.

The student
- organizes, implements and develops the independent oral health care
- knows he radiation instructions of radiation safety and quality assurance of the panoramic tomography
- analyzes the oral health care needs of the patients at the hospital and institutions and is able to choose the intensified oral health care methods
- develops the competence of oral health care of the health care professionals in the hospital and institution environment

Course contents

Practical training of independent oral health care in a team at the Metropolia oral health care teaching clinic, and presentation of patent case at the seminar
Panoramic tomography and the basics of cone beam computed tomography
Practical training of oral health care in private clinics, in special health care, care of mentally disabled, special schools or rehabilitation for mental health.

- current articles and research reports
- learning materials can be found in Moodle

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

- theoretical studies precede every clinical training period and seminars , partly web based lectures
- clinical training in Metropolia Teaching Clinic and in other training surroundings for instance in private sector
teeth whitening in dental settings
- the basics in pantomography and cone beam computed tomography in denta imaging

Assessment methods and criteria

The final clinical training period and the seminarwork will be assessed from grade 1 to 5.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

07.01.2019 - 30.04.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 30.01.2019

15 credits

Group(s)

SXP16K2

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

teho virtuaali::suun terveydenhuolto, Luennoitsija Terveysala

Further information for students

Before the final training period in Teaching Clinic the student has had to accomplish previous clinical training periods.
All the patients' papers have to filled by teachers.
Anesthetic form have to be approved before finishing project.
The student has to reread theory of the older studies so they could treat patients independently.
The student is expected to show expertise in seminars.
Special dentists lecturing are compulsory before starting clinical period outside of Metropolia
The student who speed up his studies has to be approved H3 before the project and been discussed with teachers.

The student
- organizes, implements and develops the independent oral health care
- knows he radiation instructions of radiation safety and quality assurance of the panoramic tomography
- analyzes the oral health care needs of the patients at the hospital and institutions and is able to choose the intensified oral health care methods
- develops the competence of oral health care of the health care professionals in the hospital and institution environment

Course contents

Practical training of independent oral health care in a team at the Metropolia oral health care teaching clinic, and presentation of patent case at the seminar
Panoramic tomography and the basics of cone beam computed tomography
Practical training of oral health care in private clinics, in special health care, care of mentally disabled, special schools or rehabilitation for mental health.

Before the final training period in Teaching Clinic the student has had to accomplish previous clinical training periods.
All the patients' papers have to filled by teachers.
Anesthetic form have to be approved before finishing project.
The student has to reread theory of the older studies so they could treat patients independently.
The student is expected to show expertise in seminars.
Special dentists lecturing are compulsory before starting clinical period outside of Metropolia
The student who speed up his studies has to be approved H3 before the project and been discussed with teachers.

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Students
- understand the significance of health care development and are aware of its core organizational structures
- perceive the significance of management of efficient work communities and groups to promote the quality of care and service
- are aware of their responsibilities concerning self-management and update on their work-related skills
- are able to develop their overall responsibility towards client/patient care and are able to coordinate the holistic care of patients and clients according to their individual responsibility
- understand the basics of the financial structure of health care and know how to carry out cost-efficient actions
- understand the significance of entrepreneurship for society and the basics of health care entrepreneurship
- understand and recognize career development possibilities from the content-based and administrative viewpoint regarding their profession and work as well as their significance and responsibility from the social perspective.

Course contents

Social challenges and their impact on the development of health care and health services
Organizational structures and management systems of health care
Differences between various management theories and leadership practices
Management and quality of care and services
Working life skills: supervisory management and work community skills
Self-management and developing one’s own competence
Financing of health care, objectives of financial management and budgeting
The juxtaposition of public and private services: collaboration, tendering, reforming financial models and producing services
Basics of entrepreneurship
The significance of the private sector and forms of entrepreneurship to the social and health care sector
Possibilities for career development

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation. When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Students
- recognize the core competence of their field and be able to develop his/her competence.
- are able to plan their own study path.
- can study and participate in a collaborative, workplace-oriented project.
- understand the health care sector as a multicultural, pluralistic and changing operating environment.

Course contents

Competence acquired by the degree
Operating environment of the social and health care sector
Study skills and information search process
Learning environments at Metropolia
Information technology skills in learning and expert duties
Finnish and communication skills for professional experts
Project work

Further information

Additional information
The study unit consists of SX00BN65 Learning skills in nursing and health care (5 ects) and SX00BN69 Becoming a health care professional (5 ects). The study unit studies is to be completed during the first term.

Methods for Research and Development Work SX00BN74-3081 22.10.2018-18.12.2018 5 credits(SXJ17S1, ...)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

Students
- are familiar with the research process and the principles of development work based on research
- are familiar with information seeking and analysis methods applicable to development work as well as other work methods
- understand the justification for methods and instruments used in development work
- evaluate critically Finnish and English research conducted by different methods
- understand the significance of concise research knowledge to the development and implementation of common practices
- adhere to the ethical principles of research and development work
- communicate in English in diverse operating and development environments.

Course contents

Research process and development work based on research
Information seeking and critical reading
Qualitative and quantitative information seeking and analysis methods and their application to research and development work
Practice-based approach to development work
Concise research knowledge (e.g. recommendations) and its use in evidence-based practices
Ethical principles of research and development work
Central concepts and terminology of one’s own field in English

A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.
The numerical grade (5-1) of the course is determined by the weighted average of the exam (English 2 cr, Quantitative Research Methods 1 cr, Qualitative Research Methods 1 cr, Methods of Development 1 cr). In addition, the student must have successfully completed a degree-specific workshop and a workshop of quantitative research methods as well as the workshop assignments (passed/failed). Professional English: Learning assignments and an exam. It is obligatory to attend the English classes and take part in the activities.
The entire exam area will be carried out in the resits.
In order to achieve the objectives the presence is required in degree-specific workshops.
The learning assignments must be sent by closing date. Belated learning assignments will be sent by closing date of the next course.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.10.2018 - 18.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 11.12.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXJ17S1

SXM17S1

SXP17S1

Seats

20 - 100

Teacher(s)

Pauliina Punnonen, Hannu Puhakka, Päivi Leskinen, Leena Hannula

Further information for students

Teachers:
• Senior Lecturer Leena Hannula and Principal Lecturer Hannu Lampi: Quantitative Research Methods
• Principal Lecturer Hannu Lampi: Qualitative Research Methods
• Senior Lecturer Leena Hannula: Methods of Development
• Principal Lecturer Hannu Lampi: Degree-specific workshop
• Senior Lecturer Päivi Leskinen: Workshops of Quantitative Research
• Senior Lecturer Katja Hämäläinen: English
Studies carried out in the following manner: 5 cr
• 2,5 ECTS Research Methods and Methods of Development
• 1,5 ECTS English
• 1,5 ECTS English Integrated Research Methods and Methods of Development
• 0,5 ECTS Workshop of Quantitative Research Methods
SPSS WORKSHOP
This space you can find all the materials and tasks needed for SPSS workshops in Methods for Research and Development Work.
SPSS workshop 1 is independent part, SPSS workshop 2 should preferably be carried out in IT
After workshops student:
• is able to create an observation matrix with SPSS software (independent voluntary)
• understand link between the research questions and statistical analysis methods
• be able to describe observational data and links between variables by tables, statistics and charts
• is able to move the tables and SPSS pictures to word
• manages the interpretation of the results and a quantitative reporting principles
• understand the connection between the research questions, the questionnaire issues and the observation matrix of variables
• understand the basic principles of statistical testing (Chi-square test)
• is familiar with the reliability, validity and ethics evaluation criteria of the quantitative research
Prerequisites and co-requisites:
Passing the next courses is a prerequisite for a course :
• Learning Skills in Nursing and Health Care and Becoming a Health Care Professional
• Methods for Research and Development Work must be passed before starting Planning of the Thesis Work.
The grade of Methods for Research and Development Work is selection criteria for getting into Thesis Work.

The closed book exam is a Moodle exam and will be held on 18.12.2018 at 9.00-10.15. The extra time has been taken into account.
Resits are tradiotional essays. They can be carried out only in the next resits: SU201902 (26.2.2019) and SU201904 (16.4.2019).

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

3 ECTS studies of Research Methods and Methods of Development (81 h)
2 ECTS English (54 h)

Content periodicity

3 ECTS studies of Research Methods and Methods of Development (81 h)
2 ECTS English (54 h)
The degree-specific learning tasks should be returned to Moodle by 7.5.2017.

The student
- organizes and evaluates the anti-infective oral care at the Metropolia oral health care teaching clinic
- is able to co-operate in prosthetic oral health care team
- analyzes the reciprocal connection between general health and oral health
- explains the neuroanatomy and physiology and vascular system of the head
- uses surface and local anesthesia safely for pain relief

Project includes:
- Skills Lab advanced studies
- Pain Relief
- Endodontics
Earlier clinical studies in teaching clinic and in skills lab must be accomplished.
Approved course requires active presence and attendance to all parts of the course.
Compulsory attendance in all lessons and practice. Students responsibility is to take care of her/his own accomplishments and replace the absence from training.
Speeding up studies requires grade Good, 3 from previous studies.
Assignments and exams in the simulation environment must be passed before student can continue clinical trainig.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

Partly RPL depending on former education and work experience
Pain Relief in Oral Care:
No RPL (Recognition of prior learning)

The student
- analyzes and organizes oral health care in social and health care center with cultural awareness
- organizes and implements the health coaching event in a family and child welfare clinic environment
- collaborates with the personnel of social and health care
- collaborates with the personnel of education

Course contents

Structures and characteristics of the health care organizations
Principles guiding the work of family and child welfare clinic
Work in child welfare clinic and action in child welfare clinic
Practical training of oral health care in a social and health care center
Guiding public health nurse in oral examination
Health coaching of the family

Earlier clinical studies in teaching clinic and in skills lab is required to be accomplished before the training period..
Orientation to the clinical studies is obligatory.
Approved course requires active presence and attendance to all parts of the course.
Students responsibility is to take care of her/his own accomplishments and replace the absence from the clinical training.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Practical training in Health centers

Exam schedule

No exams

International connections

The student can perform studies in international student exchange programme

The student
- analyzes and organizes oral health care in social and health care center with cultural awareness
- organizes and implements the health coaching event in a family and child welfare clinic environment
- collaborates with the personnel of social and health care
- collaborates with the personnel of education

Course contents

Structures and characteristics of the health care organizations
Principles guiding the work of family and child welfare clinic
Work in child welfare clinic and action in child welfare clinic
Practical training of oral health care in a social and health care center
Guiding public health nurse in oral examination
Health coaching of the family

Earlier clinical studies in teaching clinic and in skills lab is required to be accomplished before the training period..
Orientation to the clinical studies is obligatory.
Approved course requires active presence and attendance to all parts of the course.
Students responsibility is to take care of her/his own accomplishments and replace the absence from the clinical training.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

-

Work placement(s)

Practical training in Health centers

Exam schedule

No exams

International connections

The student can perform studies in international student exchange programme

The student
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate a health promotion project for children
- uses the method of play in health coaching
- strengthens the cultural competence of health literacy of children

Course contents

Developmental psychology
Play in health coaching
Planning, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion project
Invocation, development and production of health promotion material
Health coaching of multi-cultural families and children as multi-professional co-operation
Co-operating with the early childhood educators

The student
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate a health promotion project for children
- uses the method of play in health coaching
- strengthens the cultural competence of health literacy of children

Course contents

Developmental psychology
Play in health coaching
Planning, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion project
Invocation, development and production of health promotion material
Health coaching of multi-cultural families and children as multi-professional co-operation
Co-operating with the early childhood educators

1 PART THEORY OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 1crs.
2 PART THEORY ORAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN 1crs
3 PART HEALTH COACHING AND PROJECT IN THE KINDERGARDEN 3crs.

Oral health as a promotor of the general health -project SX00CL04-3001 22.10.2018-21.12.2018 10 credits(SXP16S1)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student
-organizes and implements the anti-infective oral care of a patient with several illnesses
-analyzes the reciprocal connection between oral health and general health
- applies the laws, regulations and statutes related to limited prescribing

Course contents

Anti-infective oral care of a patient with several illnesses at the Metropolia oral health care teaching clinic
Reciprocal connection between oral health and general health
Limited prescription

Compulsory attendance at the Limited prescribing at the General health and oral health -theory.
Completed Nursing and first aid in oral health is required to be done before attending. In limited prescribeing
Max. 25 students.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

N/A

Work placement(s)

Dental hygienists may be additional students in same course. It is possible that clinical practise takes place at general healthcare centers.

Exam schedule

Will be defined at the orientation.

International connections

Limited prescribing, compulsory attendance. Possibility to take part in education.

Students use of time and load

10ects

Content periodicity

Limited prescribing: 4 lecturedays, (first lecture is also available on tape, AC-lecture) assignments between lecturedays.

The student
- is able to make the oral health examination for a peer student
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate clinical oral health care in simulation environment
- organizes his/her work in simulation environment, and works according to the occupational safety instruction and ecological and economical manner
- evaluates his/her action and its ecological and economical effects in simulation environment
- applies the legislation of radiation safety
- is able to take an intraoral X-ray of dentition, develop and interpret it
- is able to plan and implement the clinical oral health care of a peer student, and evaluate the treatment results

The student
- is able to make the oral health examination for a peer student
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate clinical oral health care in simulation environment
- organizes his/her work in simulation environment, and works according to the occupational safety instruction and ecological and economical manner
- evaluates his/her action and its ecological and economical effects in simulation environment
- applies the legislation of radiation safety
- is able to take an intraoral X-ray of dentition, develop and interpret it
- is able to plan and implement the clinical oral health care of a peer student, and evaluate the treatment results

Planning of the Thesis Work SX00BN93-3052 01.08.2018-21.10.2018 5 credits(SXP16S1)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to
- identify questions and needs for development in the professional field and the working life and to plan for their solutions
- use reliable and confined information from various sources in the development work
- apply professional skills and knowledge and use appropriate methods for the development task.

Course contents

Familiarizing with the Thesis process.
Agreement and permit practices
Familiarizing with health care context, and planning co-operation with working life partners
Recognizing developmental needs
Critical literature search in Finnish and English language
Choosing methodology and methods
Focusing Thesis topic
Preparing and presenting Thesis plan
Work shops: methods, tutorance for reporting and literature search

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

See a separate framework for evaluation. When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources

Name of lecturer(s)

Hannu Puhakka

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face,
40% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Literature of research and development methods, research articles of the professional area

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Student’s independent work, group-/personal supervision, workshops.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria (Oma/Terveysalan opinnäytetyö)
The Plan of Thesis Work will be evaluated: passed/failed
The Thesis Work will be evaluated at the end of the process.
A separate framework for evaluation is used. The evaluation of the study unit emphasizes knowledge base and ethical approach as well as cooperation in particular.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 27.10.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXP16S1

Seats

20 - 40

Teacher(s)

Helena Stedt, Hannu Puhakka, Teija Rautiola

Further information for students

Prerequisite Requirements
• Methods for Research and Development Work must be passed before starting Planning of the Thesis Work
The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis:
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources
Students must submit the thesis material at least one week before the seminar or guidance to the teacher, opponents and students.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

R&D proportion

5 credits

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Work placement(s)

Literature of research and development methods, research articles of the professional area

Exam schedule

N/A

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

5 cr (135 hrs)
5 cr (135 hrs)
• Writing an accepted Thesis Work Plan
• Presentation of the plan in the seminar
• Opposing a plan of co-student in the seminar
• Opposing a plan of fellow student in the seminar
• Active participation in 8 seminars
• Active participation in work-shops
• Agreement for a Thesis Work
• TurnItIn originality report for the teacher

Active attendance
Learning assignements
Cariology, bite physiology, oral surgery and oral diseases closed book exam (3 h)
Periodontology, reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general diseases and antibiotic prophylaxis closed book exam (2 h)
A final grade will be given based on the results of all exams, learning assingnements and active attendance

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 31.07.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXP17K2

SXP18K2B

SXP18K2A

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Hannele Tiira, Anna Sundblom, Luennoitsija Terveysala

Further information for students

Compulsory attendance at the dental hygienist in oral surgery
Completed Basics of dentistry is requirement of attendance
Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general diseases must be accomplished before student can continue clinical training

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

Virtual proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

No RPL (Recognition of prior learning)

Work placement(s)

N/A

Exam schedule

Time of the exams will be announced in the beginning of the course

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

135 hours are prescribed for students.
About 64 hours are reserved for the lectures and 5 hours for the exams.

Content periodicity

Part 1. Parodontology, reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general disease, antibiotic prophylaxis in oral health care
Part 2. Cariology, basics of stomatognathic system
Part 3. Oral surgery and oral diseases
Part 4. Dental hygienist in oral surgery

Reporting and Usefulness of the Thesis and Maturity Test SX00BN97-3040 22.10.2018-21.12.2018 5 credits(SXP16K1)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to
- report the results of the work, to assess them and to bring forth proposals for improvement in an appropriate way both in writing and in speech as well as visually.

See a separate framework for evaluation. When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources

Name of lecturer(s)

Hannu Puhakka

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face,
40% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Literature of research and development methods, research articles of the professional area.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Student’s independent work
Group supervision
Workshops.

Assessment methods and criteria

• Maturity Test: passed/failed. The Maturity Test will be evaluated at the end of the process.
• The Thesis Project will be evaluated at the end of the process: 5–1.
• The evaluation: the evaluation criteria of Final Thesis is used.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.10.2018 - 21.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 21.12.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXP16K1

Seats

20 - 30

Teacher(s)

Helena Stedt, Hannu Puhakka, Jaana Vanhanen

Further information for students

The course pre-requisites: approved Thesis plan and Implementation.
The thesis evaluated numerically, when all its parts are been endorsed.
The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis:
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life.
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work.
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

R&D proportion

5 credits

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Co-operation with the project partners.

Exam schedule

Maturity Test (schedule).

International connections

No.

Students use of time and load

5 cr (135 hrs)
• Self-study, work in small groups
• Accepted Reporting and Usefulness of the Thesis and Maturity Test
• Active participation in work-shops
• Presentation and publication of a thesis.

See a separate framework for evaluation. When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources

Name of lecturer(s)

Helena Stedt

Mode of delivery

60% Face-to-face,
40% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Literature of research and development methods, research articles of the professional area.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Student’s independent work
Group supervision
Workshops.

Assessment methods and criteria

• Maturity Test: passed/failed. The Maturity Test will be evaluated at the end of the process.
• The Thesis Project will be evaluated at the end of the process: 5–1.
• The evaluation: the evaluation criteria of Final Thesis is used.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.10.2018 - 21.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 15.05.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

SXP16K2

Seats

20 - 30

Teacher(s)

Helena Stedt, Jaana Vanhanen, Hannu Puhakka

Further information for students

The course pre-requisites: approved Thesis plan and Implementation.
The thesis evaluated numerically, when all its parts are been endorsed.
The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis:
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life.
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work.
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference sources.

Unit, in charge

Health Promotion

Programme(s)

Oral Hygiene

Unit location

Mannerheimintie 172

R&D proportion

5 credits

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Co-operation with the project partners.

Exam schedule

Maturity Test (schedule).

International connections

No.

Students use of time and load

5 cr (135 hrs)
• Self-study, work in small groups
• Accepted Reporting and Usefulness of the Thesis and Maturity Test
• Active participation in work-shops
• Presentation and publication of a thesis.

Student
- knows essential guidelines of infection control and assimilates the meaning of aseptic action in health care
- controls microbe contamination in care environment and understand the meaning of co-operation in infection control
- recognizes emergency situation and is able to act rationally in such case
- examines patients vital functions applying ABCDE-system and gives symptomatic emergency care
- recognizes most common seizures and need of help
- is able to act in danger and accident situations and starts emergency resuscitation
- knows the essential contents of health care work safety
- obeys work safety regulations and promotes work safety by his/her own actions
- uses safe care procedures in sampling and examination situations
- describes action of care unit as a part of patients care and service pathway
- adopts ergnomic ways of working to his/her professional practice
- professionally encounters people in different life situations

Academic year 2019 - 2020

Specific admission requirements

No spesific admission requirements. General admission requirements are applied.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

No spesific admission requirements

Qualification requirements and regulations

Qualification requirements and regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Profile of the programme

The higher vocational diploma of social and health care field titled oral hygienist (UAS) is carried out in oral hygiene degree programme. The extent of studies is 210 credits and length of education is 3,5 years. An oral hygienist is an independent oral health care expert and developer in a multiprofessional team of social and health care field.

Key learning outcomes

Students of the Degree Programme of Oral Hygiene graduates as experts in evidence based oral health care. Competence of clinical caring, ethical competence, work community competence, development competence and international competence are the essential competencies of the oral hygienist.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Core of the oral hygienist’s work is oral health promotion of people of different ages and from different cultures, defining oral health, and prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of oral infectious diseases. He/she can work in primary health care such as in health care center or private dental practices, where he/she can also work in managerial duties. He/she can also work as self-employed or as an entrepreneur. In addition the oral hygienist can work in the commercial companies of the field in sales or product development.

Access to further studies

Masters degree in the Universities of Applied Sciences or in the Universities

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Regulations about the study attaintment and evaluation
General regulations in Metropolia UAS.
Evaluation accept/recect or T1-K5

Graduation requirements

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 210 ECTS credit requirements.

Mode of study

Full-time studies.

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

In the beginning of her/his radiography studies the student familiarizes with working life during short period and practices basic plain imaging in a simulated environment in a radiography imaging class room. After being at more advanced level in her/his studies she/he practices radiography and radiotherapy in different health care imaging-, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine clinical placements. Amount of learning in clinical placements is 75 ECTS.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

International studies are part of the learning path of each learner in the form of international exchange, practice placement or international studies within home institution, such as common core requirement studies in English or Finnish degree programmes or open studies in international network learning environments.